Sterilization Baskets
Sterilization baskets are open frames that keep surgical instruments grouped through cleaning, sterilization and storage. Clear Choice Medical lists them on this page along with related accessories.
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A sterilization basket, also called an instrument basket, often sits inside a larger sterilization tray or one of the rigid sterilization containers. Current listings mix baskets with other accessories, so read each title to see what it holds and what it fits. A title may pair a basket with a case, so check whether you are buying the basket alone. A model number in the title lets you look up the maker's original dimensions.
Start with the outside dimensions, which some titles give in inches. Measure the tray or container the basket must fit, and allow room for the lid to close. Then compare the construction and any handles against the part you want to replace.
The selection shifts as items sell, so browse the current baskets or contact Clear Choice Medical about a specific model number.
Common questions about Sterilization Baskets
What do full-size, three-quarter and half-size mean on a sterilization basket?
The size name tells you which container a basket is made to fit. In Aesculap's rigid container catalog, a full-size container measures about 23.25 by 11.25 inches. Its full-size basket measures 21.25 by 10 inches. A three-quarter basket is 16 by 10 inches, and a half-size basket is about 10 by 9.9 inches. Aesculap also lists mini, quarter and wide-body sizes. Its JF833R wide-body basket measures 21 by 13.25 by 3 inches. Aesculap's basket heights include the feet. These figures come from one maker's catalog, so compare outside dimensions rather than the size name alone.
What is the difference between a perforated basket and a wire basket?
A perforated basket is made of metal pierced with holes, while a wire basket is built from wire or wire mesh. Aesculap, for example, lists its JF series baskets as stainless steel with standard perforation. Some accessories are made for one style. Aesculap sells perforated basket covers and silicone mats sized to its baskets. Its perforated baskets also have fold-in handles and plastic feet. Healthmark makes silicone holders that screw into the bottom of wire baskets to keep instruments in place. When you replace a basket, match the style as well as the outside dimensions.
Does a sterilization basket need a wrap or a container?
Yes, a basket organizes instruments, but a wrap or a rigid container provides the packaging around it. CDC guidance says instruments are wrapped or placed in rigid containers before the cycle. It also says they are arranged in instrument trays or baskets. Some baskets are designed for either option. Aesculap, for example, says the rounded design of its Aicon basket allows use with containers or single-use wrap. Other baskets are sized to one container system. Check the basket maker's instructions for the packaging and processing methods it lists.